RHS Garden Harlow
Carr

Harrogate, North Yorks

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One of the gardens of the Royal Horticultural
Society (RHS). A 58 acre garden
in an area called Harlow; Carr (or Car which is a middle English word, derived from Norse, meaning land reclaimed from bog).
It was established in 1950 by Colonel Charles Grey as a showcase for northern
gardeners and became part of the RHS in 2001.

It is at 550ft (167m) above sea level and set in a shallow valley divided by Harlow Beck, which forms the spectacular Streamside Garden.
It's an exposed site although has a temperature range of between 11C to +30C but has an annual
average temperature of +7C which means frosts sometimes can continue into early June.
It's rainfall can exceed 1m a year, and this combination has added to problems of water logging which means that drainage is a constant consideration. The rock underlying the garden is millstone grit.

It is the longest streamside garden
in the UK but also has a woodland, arboretum and a lake.

The highlights of the garden include:

Gardens through Time a collection of 7 small gardens spanning 200
years. Each garden displaying some of the most popular garden features and
techniques of the period it represents. From the Regency period through to the
modern contemporary garden of 2004 they show something different and how
gardens have differed over time.

WinterGarden

ScentedGarden

FoliageGarden

KitchenGarden

HerbGarden

Rose Revolution Borders

Ornamental Grasses Border -this area shows off
lots of different ornamental grasses.

Streamside extends the full length of the garden running along the edge of
the woodland and is full of colour throughout spring and summer with the
different plants here.

Woodland

Wildflower meadow & bird hide, where Cowslips, primroses and snakeshead
fritillaries bloom in spring, whilst spotted orchids, ragged robin and
knapweed can be seen in summer. The meadow attracts many birds and these can
be viewed from the bird hide, and is good for butterflies and other insects.

Arboretum

Humus-richTerraces

Annual
& perennial displays

Alpine
Houses

Children's Playground & ModelVillage. This is next to the study centre and an
added interest for children.

All buildings accessible to wheelchairs,
except study centre library when being used. Gardens are accessible, however
it is a sloping site and some areas are quite steep. Some surface paths are
pebbles.

Special Needs Facilities:

Designated car parking spaces near
garden entrance. Manual wheelchairs, and 3 motorised wheelchairs available.
Adapted toilets at main entrance and at cafe, also in the gardens.

Children Facilities:

Playground and model village

Dogs Allowed:

Registered Assistance dogs only

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